Tag Archives: #beauty

Ash Heaps and Thanks Heaps

The Canadian Thanksgiving is the perfect day to stop and be conscious of the many blessings received this year. Where do I begin? Of course, I start with the Creator who has accompanied me through all of this. From there … Continue reading

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Feast of Francis

Fourteen months ago I arrived here at the Basilica of San Francesco in Assisi, Italy at sunset. To say I fell in love with it upon sight is a bit of an understatement. I stood looking at it, marveling at … Continue reading

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Seek God

Today the Catholic Church celebrates Jesuit St. Peter Claver who worked in South America, ministering to those caught in the slave trade. He worked on behalf of the slaves, begging that they might be treated well. The readings today are … Continue reading

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Prayer for Creation

Today is the World Day of Prayer for Creation. The World is joining Pope Francis today in praying for Creation. God who created this planet and everything on and in it be praised! There are so many hazardous conditions concerning … Continue reading

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Let the Sea Roar

Psalm 96 is well known for its beauty and support of praise. This might be one of the psalms that St. Ignatius might have meditated on and moved him to believe that we are created to praise, honour and serve … Continue reading

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Beauty Balm

Beauty has a restorative quality to it that is indescribable. Immerse yourself in scenic tranquility  and a serenity steeps your soul slowly, silently. Before you know it, a new person is brewed. Whatever stress you might have felt is shed. … Continue reading

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